 | Building Wealth: From Rags to Riches Through Real Estate by Russ Whitney
Buy used from: £0.01 One of my favourite books. Inspired me to become a property investor, which became my vehicle to wealth. The best chapter is "Light Your Internal Fire". Detailed chapters suitable for the US market.
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 | The Millionaire Real Estate Mindset: Mastering the Mental Skills to Build Your Fortune in Real Estate by Russ Whitney
Buy new: £11.80 / Used from: £0.76 Building on the strength of his earlier book, this is the only book I know of that is specifically aimed at property investor mindset, which is as much key to success in property as in any business.
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 | Renting and Letting ("Which?" Essential Guides) by Kate Faulkner
Buy new: £7.14 / Used from: £5.02 The strength of this book is its focus on legislation and regulations that landlords, as well as tenants, need to be aware of.
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 | Renting Out Your Property for Dummies UK Edition by Melanie Bien
Buy used from: £6.00 Provides a good, comprehensive reference guide. The layout of the book lends itself well to dipping in and out of as required.
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 | Rich Dad's Advisors: Real Estate Riches by Dolf De Roos
Buy used from: £0.01 I have met Dolf de Roos and he is certainly inspiring. While he has a personal preference for commercial property, this book addresses both commercial and residential investing.
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 | The Complete Guide to Property Investing Success by Angela Bryant
Buy new: £10.29 / Used from: £5.50 The most up-to-date book on property investing success in the UK market today. The book is both a personal account and a complete guide.
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 | Property Ladder: How to Make £££s from Property by Sarah Beeny
Buy used from: £0.01 A good book for those who prefer buying to sell, best done when market conditions favour the strategy. Useful also for refurbishing properties to let of course.
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 | The Buy-to-let Bible (Lawpack Property Series) by Ajay Ahuja
Buy new: £7.38 / Used from: £4.98 Good reference guide for buy to let. I particularly like the list of property web sites, accommodation projects and other lists.
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 | New No-Nonsense Landlord: Building Wealth with Rental Properties by Richard H. Jorgensen
Buy used from: £0.47 One of the earliest books I read about property investing. It is American but this book helped me to see that being a landlord would suit my husband.
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 | Property Magic: How to Buy Property Using Other People's Time, Money and Experience by Simon Zutshi
Buy used from: £31.23 Simon Zutshi is very inspirational. The focus is on using other peoples money, experience and time to buy property below market value.
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 | Buying to Rent: The Key to Your Financial Freedom (Financial Times Series) by Nick Rampley-Sturgeon
Buy new: £13.59 / Used from: £0.01 An early book I read on property. Addresses mindset very well. The layout, logical progression, detail and balance of this book is very good in my opinion.
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 | Buying Property Abroad (Which Essential Guides) (Which Essential Guides) by Jeremy Davies
Buy new: £5.99 / Used from: £0.81 For anyone considering venturing into buying property abroad, its essential to read up on the subject. Sales and marketing in this field can be all too enticing. A sensible book.
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 | How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment by Adam Walker
Buy new: £7.49 / Used from: £0.01 I like the theme of dealing with various key contacts in this book. Mainly focused on buy to let, but also touches on commercial property, holiday lets and letting a room in your home.
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 | The "Sunday Times" Adding Value to Your Property: Make Thousands on Your Home Investment by Isabel Unsworth
Buy new: £11.69 / Used from: £0.01 Very good illustrations; attractively laid out. Useful for anyone looking to extend or otherwise add value to property which might be an investment property or perhaps more appealingly, your home!
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 | Home Extensions: The Complete Handbook by Paul Hymers
Buy new: £5.49 / Used from: £3.02 Again, good illustrations and ideas for home extensions; more exclusively about extensions than other improvements. Also of course suitable for investment property.
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 | Property and Money by Michael Brett
Buy new: £22.91 / Used from: £22.52 I bought this when I was considering investing in commercial property. Some great cartoons, which lighten the otherwise fairly heavy text. Very well written book about commercial property investing.
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 | Residential Letting Kit - The Ultimate Guide To Property Letting by Lawpack
Buy new: £6.82 A great concept, this kit delivers useful forms and details relating to an assured shorthold tenancy agreement, HMOs, tenancy deposit schemes, rent control, gaining possession and more.
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 | Landlord's Letters: Plugging the Communication Gap Between Landlords and Tenants for Successful Property Lettings (Property Series) by Adam Church
Buy new: £6.40 / Used from: £4.21 Another very useful publication for the nitty gritty of being a landlord. Addressing those sometimes tricky matters a landlord has to deal with and making them easier to manage.
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 | How to Profit from Student Property by Tony, Bayliss
Buy new: £23.20 / Used from: £41.98 Great book for anyone considering renting in a University town in particular, to students. Includes useful users pack for student tenants, and many other useful tips specific to this market sector.
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 | House Buying, Selling and Conveyancing and Buying Bargains at Property Auctions (Law Pack guide) by Joseph Bradshaw
Buy used from: £0.01 The in depth coverage and focus on conveyancing and the nuts and bolts of buying and selling, is the best aspect of this book in my opinion.
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 | The "Daily Telegraph" Buying Bargains at Property Auctions (Lawpack Property) by Howard Gooddie
Buy new: £9.09 / Used from: £23.17 I have seen Howard Goodie giving a talk... A very good speaker confident in his knowledge of his specialism as an auctioneer, with much experience to share. The book is equally good.
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 | Money for Nothing.... and Your Property for Free!: How in My First 12 Months 1 Bought 74 Properties Worth Over GBP 12, 000, 000 with None of My Own Money!' the Passive Investments Strategy by Andy Shaw
Buy used from: £11.99 I found Andy Shaws book amusing in its directness and lack of regard for literary convention. He writes just as he speaks. Altogether definitely not for the faint hearted.
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 | Property Made Simple: The Absolute Beginner's Guide To Profitable Property Investing by Peter Stanley
Buy new: £9.47 As it says on the tin a book for absolute beginners. Property made simple!
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 | Beating the Property Clock: How to Understand and Exploit the Property Cycle for Maximum Gain by Ajay Ahuja
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £3.46 Another quality publication by Ajay Ahuja. Very relevant in todays market - investing at the right point in the inevitable market cycle.
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 | How to Be a Property Millionaire: From Coronation Street to Canary Wharf - Annie Hulley - Her Self-help Guide to Property Investment by Annie Hulley
Buy new: £6.59 / Used from: £1.03 A surprisingly good book on property, being written by a busy and successful celebrity.
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